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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Also known as: CDG Airport, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Roissy Airport, Paris CDG.

CDG · LFPG · Paris

Airport facts

Name
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
IATA code
CDG
ICAO code
LFPG
City
Paris
Country
France
Coordinates
49.0090, 2.5541
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Terminals
Terminal 1, Terminal 2 (2A–2G), Terminal 3

About Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), often called Roissy, is the main international airport for Paris, France. It lies in Roissy-en-France, about 23 km northeast of central Paris, and handled about 72 million passengers in 2025.

Air France runs its hub here, with flights across Europe and to the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Delta, United and American Airlines fly in from several US cities, Air Canada and WestJet from Canada, and easyJet runs a large short-haul network. Most Gulf and Asian airlines also serve CDG.

The airport has three terminals. Terminal 1 is the round original building, used mainly by Star Alliance airlines. Terminal 2 is a chain of halls from 2A to 2G, built around Air France and its partners. Terminal 3 handles charter and low-cost flights. The free CDGVAL train links Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 2.

Most travelers head on to central Paris, by RER B train or by road. Terminal 2 also has its own high-speed rail station, with TGV and Eurostar trains to cities across France and into Belgium and the Netherlands, and a shuttle bus runs to Disneyland Paris.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Groupe ADP, under the Paris Aéroport brand

Runways

Four parallel runways: two of about 4,100–4,200 m and two of 2,700 m

Passengers per year

About 72 million in 2025

Cargo

About 1.9 million tonnes in 2024

Opened

8 March 1974

Arrival tips for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

If you fly in from outside the Schengen area, including the UK, the US and Canada, you pass border police before baggage claim. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens with biometric passports can often use the PARAFE automated gates. Non-EU visitors are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on their first entry, which takes fingerprints and a facial photo, so allow extra time. Flights from Schengen countries skip passport control.

Collect your bags from the carousel shown for your flight. Report missing or damaged luggage at your airline's desk before you leave the baggage hall, then walk through customs: the green channel if you have nothing to declare, the red channel if you do.

CDG is spread out, and each terminal and each Terminal 2 hall from 2A to 2G has its own arrivals area. Check which one you are in before you meet anyone. Signs marked Paris par train lead to the RER B, and the CDGVAL train links the terminals. Taxis wait at the official rank outside each terminal; turn down ride offers made inside the building.

Ground transportation

For central Paris, the RER B is the cheapest option and a taxi or private transfer the simplest with luggage.

  • RER B train to Paris

    Leaves from the CDG 1 station by Terminal 3 and the CDG 2 station inside Terminal 2, for Gare du Nord, Châtelet and Saint-Michel. Some trains run express via Gare du Nord. Trains get crowded at rush hour, which is hard with big suitcases.

  • TGV and Eurostar trains

    The Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station in Terminal 2 has high-speed trains to cities across France and to Belgium and the Netherlands, with no need to go into Paris first.

  • Buses

    Lines 350 and 351 run to Porte de la Chapelle and Nation, and the Noctilien N140 and N143 night buses run to Gare de l'Est. The Magical Shuttle goes to Disneyland Paris. Buses are cheap but slow in traffic.

  • Taxis

    Official Paris taxis wait at the marked rank outside each terminal. Fixed fares apply between CDG and central Paris; they are posted at the rank and inside the taxi.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in your terminal's arrivals area and takes you straight to your hotel, Disneyland Paris or anywhere in the region. It suits families, groups and late arrivals.

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Moving between terminals

  1. CDGVAL train

    Free automated train linking Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and the CDG 1 station, Terminal 2 and the CDG 2 station, and the car parks.

  2. Shuttle bus to Terminal 2G

    Terminal 2G is not on the CDGVAL line. A shuttle bus links it with the other Terminal 2 halls.

  3. LISA shuttle in Terminal 2E

    An airside train links the main Terminal 2E building with its satellite gates. It is for passengers already through security.

Terminals

Groupe ADP has announced that CDG's terminals will be renamed in March 2027. Until then, signs use the names below. Always check the terminal on your boarding pass, as assignments change.

Terminal 1

The round original building from 1974, reopened in December 2022 after refurbishment. Used mainly by Star Alliance airlines, plus Qatar Airways, Etihad, Saudia, Aer Lingus and Icelandair.

Terminal 2A

Long-haul flights, including American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and LATAM.

Terminal 2B

European and North African flights, including ITA Airways, SAS, airBaltic and Royal Air Maroc.

Terminal 2C

Long-haul and UK flights, including Air Canada, Emirates, British Airways, Air India and WestJet.

Terminal 2D

Mainly European short-haul flights, including easyJet, Finnair, Aegean, LOT and Norwegian.

Terminal 2E

Air France long-haul flights and partner airlines such as Delta, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Its satellite gates are reached by the airside LISA shuttle.

Terminal 2F

Air France and KLM flights within the Schengen area.

Terminal 2G

Air France regional flights within the Schengen area. Reached by shuttle bus from the other Terminal 2 halls.

Terminal 3

Charter and low-cost flights, with buses out to the aircraft. Next to the CDG 1 railway station.

Airlines and destinations

Reviewed in October 2026. Seasonal and announced routes change, so confirm with the airline.

Aegean Airlines T2D

Athens. Heraklion and Thessaloniki are seasonal.

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Aer Lingus T1

Dublin, Shannon

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Air Algérie T2D

Algiers, Annaba, Béjaïa, Biskra, Chlef, Constantine, Oran

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Air Canada T2C

Montréal–Trudeau, Toronto–Pearson

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Air France T2E

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Hong Kong, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York–JFK, San Francisco, Seattle, Seoul–Incheon, Singapore, Tokyo–Haneda, Washington–Dulles and more. European flights mostly use Terminal 2F and regional flights Terminal 2G.

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Air India T2C

Delhi

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airBaltic T2B

Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius

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American Airlines T2A

Dallas/Fort Worth, New York–JFK, Philadelphia. Charlotte and Chicago–O'Hare are seasonal.

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British Airways T2C

London–Heathrow

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Cathay Pacific T2A

Hong Kong

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China Eastern T2E

Nanjing, Shanghai–Pudong

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Delta Air Lines T2E

Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York–JFK, Salt Lake City, Seattle. Seasonal Austin begins 28 March 2027.

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easyJet T2D

Agadir, Belfast, Belgrade, Berlin, Birmingham, Budapest, Catania, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Fuerteventura, Funchal, Lisbon, London–Gatwick, Manchester, Marrakesh and more

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Emirates T2C

Dubai

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Etihad Airways T1

Abu Dhabi

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Finnair T2D

Helsinki

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Icelandair T1

Reykjavík–Keflavík

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ITA Airways T2B

Milan–Linate, Rome–Fiumicino

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Japan Airlines T2E

Tokyo–Haneda

KLM T2F

Amsterdam

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Korean Air T2E

Seoul–Incheon

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LATAM T2A

São Paulo

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LOT Polish Airlines T2D

Warsaw

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Lufthansa T1

Frankfurt, Munich

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Norwegian T2D

Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm–Arlanda. Bergen, Stavanger and Tromsø are seasonal.

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Qatar Airways T1

Doha

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Royal Air Maroc T2B

Casablanca, Marrakesh, Tétouan. Oujda and Rabat are seasonal.

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SAS T2B

Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm–Arlanda

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Saudia T1

Jeddah, Riyadh. Medina is seasonal.

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Singapore Airlines

Singapore

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Swiss

Zurich

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Turkish Airlines

Istanbul

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United Airlines

Chicago–O'Hare, Newark, San Francisco, Washington–Dulles. Denver begins 28 May 2027.

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Vueling

Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Seville

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WestJet T2C

Calgary. Halifax and St. John's are seasonal.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris?

CDG is about 23 km northeast of central Paris, in Roissy-en-France. RER B trains run from the airport to Gare du Nord, Châtelet and Saint-Michel, and taxis and private transfers go by road. Journey times by road depend heavily on traffic, which is heaviest at morning and evening rush hours.

Is Roissy the same airport as Charles de Gaulle?

Yes. Roissy is the common French name for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, after the town of Roissy-en-France where it stands. You will see Roissy on road signs and hear it from taxi drivers. Paris's other main airport is Orly, south of the city.

Which terminal does Air France use at CDG?

Air France uses Terminal 2. Its long-haul flights mostly use Terminal 2E, flights within the Schengen area use Terminal 2F, and regional flights use Terminal 2G. Check your boarding pass, because assignments change, and allow time if you are connecting between halls.

How do I get between terminals at Charles de Gaulle?

The free CDGVAL train links Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 2, with stops at both airport railway stations and the car parks. Terminal 2G is reached by a separate shuttle bus. Inside Terminal 2E, an airside train called LISA serves the satellite gates.

How do I get from CDG to central Paris by train?

Take the RER B from the CDG 1 station next to Terminal 3 or the CDG 2 station inside Terminal 2. Trains run to Gare du Nord, Châtelet and Saint-Michel, and some run express via Gare du Nord. Follow signs marked Paris par train.

Can I take a high-speed train from CDG to other French cities?

Yes. The Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station, inside Terminal 2, has TGV inOui, Ouigo and Eurostar trains to cities across France and to Belgium and the Netherlands. You do not need to go into Paris to change trains.

What is the difference between Charles de Gaulle and Orly?

CDG is the larger airport, about 23 km northeast of Paris, and handles Air France's long-haul and European network plus most foreign airlines. Orly is about 13 km south of the city and is mainly used by Transavia, easyJet, Vueling and leisure airlines. Air France moved its mainland Orly flights to CDG in March 2026.

When does the CDG Express open?

The CDG Express, a non-stop rail link between CDG and Gare de l'Est in Paris, is scheduled to open in early 2027. Until then, the RER B is the rail link between the airport and central Paris.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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